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Ormiston Denes Academy

East Suffolk, NR32 4AHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-0.38
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
106 1st-choice / 171 places
Ranking
#2,416
of 3,141 nationally

About Ormiston Denes Academy

Ormiston Denes Academy is a mixed secondary school in East Suffolk for pupils aged 11 to 16, and its intake data tells a clear story about the community it serves. With 730 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,200, the school is significantly under-subscribed, and this is reflected in its admission figures for the 2025/26 academic year: 171 places were available, but only 160 applications were received in total, with 106 of those coming as first preferences. The school was not oversubscribed, with an oversubscription ratio of 0.94. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 55.6%, which is well above the national average and signals a high level of disadvantage in the local area. This context is important for understanding the school’s results and the challenges it faces day to day. The school does not have a sixth form, so all pupils leave at 16, and it has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressYarmouth Road, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR32 4AH
HeadteacherKate Williams
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils730
Free School Meals (FSM)55.6%
School Capacity730 / 1,200 (61% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Martial ArtsRowingSwimmingNetballRugbyTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubArt ClubDramaOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:10-16:15

Source: ormistondenes.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ormiston Denes Academy

Ormiston Denes Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.